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Which bus from Manchester to Plymouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Manchester to Plymouth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£27
tomorrow
£30
Sunday
£31
Monday
£26
Tuesday
£22
Wednesday
£35
Thursday
£24

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 20m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 12h 5m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 8h 55m 13:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 9h 10m 18:45 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 14h 10m 23:55 Manchester Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 50m 08:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 17:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 9h 20m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 12h 5m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 9h 10m 18:45 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 9h 5m 08:40 Manchester Coach Station 17:45 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £48

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 50m 08:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 17:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 8h 25m 09:15 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 17:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 9h 20m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 9h 5m 08:40 Manchester Coach Station 17:45 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 9h 10m 18:45 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £46

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 50m 08:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 17:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 9h 20m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 12h 5m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 9h 10m 18:45 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 8h 35m 07:30 Manchester Coach Station 16:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £40

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 50m 11:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 12h 5m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 10h 25m 12:05 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 8h 35m 07:30 Manchester Coach Station 16:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 9h 10m 18:45 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £35

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 35m 07:30 Manchester Coach Station 16:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 9h 35m 10:00 Manchester Coach Station 19:35 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 50m 04:15 Manchester Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 14h 10m 23:55 Manchester Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 9h 10m 18:45 Manchester Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 40m
      0
      10:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      18:25
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      21:40
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      22:40
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 50m 08:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 17:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 9h 20m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:30 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 25m 09:15 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 17:40 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 8h 35m 07:30 Manchester Coach Station 16:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 9h 35m 10:00 Manchester Coach Station 19:35 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £39

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Plymouth is £18 on 28/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Manchester and Plymouth?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Manchester to Plymouth. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Manchester to Plymouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Manchester and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 coaches from Manchester to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Plymouth, with 6 offers.

All facts for Manchester to Plymouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 9 times by bus from Manchester to Plymouth in one click. Book your Manchester to Plymouth bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 8h 25m
Earliest Coach 13:10
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 369.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Plymouth?

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Plymouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
£27
Saturday 21/03
£30
Sunday 22/03
£31
Monday 23/03
£26
Tuesday 24/03
£22
Wednesday 25/03
£35
Thursday 26/03
£24
Friday 27/03
£21
Saturday 28/03
£18
Sunday 29/03
£27
Monday 30/03
Tuesday 31/03
Wednesday 01/04
£28
Thursday 02/04
£27
Friday 03/04
£27
Saturday 04/04
£21
Sunday 05/04
£43
Monday 06/04
£23
Tuesday 07/04
£23
Wednesday 08/04
£21
Thursday 09/04
£25
Friday 10/04
£35
Saturday 11/04
£24
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Plymouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Plymouth, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Manchester to Plymouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Manchester to Plymouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Plymouth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Manchester to Plymouth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Manchester to Plymouth timetable.

FlixBus from Manchester to Plymouth

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Plymouth:

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 8h 25m
Earliest Coach 13:10
Last Coach 18:35
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 20/03/2026

National Express from Manchester to Plymouth

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Plymouth:

Cheapest Price £29
Fastest Coach 8h 35m
Earliest Coach 18:45
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 20/03/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Plymouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Manchester and Plymouth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Manchester to Plymouth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Manchester to Plymouth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Manchester to Plymouth bus

How much does a Manchester Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester Plymouth bus trip is available from £18 and takes 10h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Plymouth?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £60. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Plymouth.

How many connections are available for the Manchester Plymouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Plymouth is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Plymouth is provided by FlixBus and takes 8h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Manchester at 13:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Manchester at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester Plymouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Plymouth can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Plymouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Plymouth from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Plymouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Plymouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Manchester to Plymouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Manchester and Plymouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Plymouth?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Manchester and Plymouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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